Two new retro computing organizations have launched in northern New England: the New England RetroFest, scheduled for October 24, 2026 in Concord, New Hampshire with admission starting at $10, and the Maine Vintage Computer Society, which held its inaugural virtual meeting and plans in-person gatherings in the Brunswick area. Both aim to bring together vintage computer enthusiasts in the region who previously had limited local opportunities to connect.
RadioShack was a major U.S. electronics retailer owned by Tandy Corporation that sold components, gadgets, and exclusive products from the 1970s onward, building significant nostalgia. The article highlights classic RadioShack items like the TV Scoreboard (a Pong clone with 10 games) and the Duōfone answering machine, representing the retailer's role as a destination for hard-to-find electronics before the company's financial decline.